bikram yoga

Here are some guidelines and realistic expectations for parents
who are considering Yoga for their children. For your child
Yoga is much more than a kid's fitness class. Just like adults -- kids need time to learn to deal with life's daily pressures
too.

Make sure your child starts with easy postures
and be patient with your child's progress. Some beginner children can often be more flexible than advanced adult Yoga practitioners
but they don’t know their own limitations.

Discover your child's real passions. When your child wants to go to Yoga class
it is much better than what you want for your child. This is not to say that you should avoid guidance. However
it is not advisable to push a child into a Yoga class
if your child doesn't enjoy it -- no matter how popular Yoga may be. All children are different
and what is good for one of your children
may not agree with another.

Encourage your child to see the deeper benefits of Yoga: Learning to live within the moment
and appreciating the present situation
instead of focusing on desires
these are built-in mental assets of Yoga practice. Enhanced concentration skills are another benefit that will result in improved academic performance.

Look for a qualified Yoga instructor
who has experience in teaching children. Make sure the child's Yoga instructor has adequate experience.

Watch your child practice
with his or her
Yoga teacher
and make sure you are comfortable with the environment
policies
and safety guidelines. Rules and discipline policies are usually in place so that each child can learn Yoga and get the most out of their experience.

For your child's safety at home: Parents who are not familiar with Yoga
should not let their “beginner Yoga children” practice anything beyond beginner techniques
without a competent Yoga instructor's approval. Once your child's Yoga instructor gives approval of home practice
you are fine. This one safety factor should encourage parents to learn Yoga
practice with their children
and live a healthy life.

A smaller kids Yoga class is actually better than a larger one. This insures that your child's Yoga instructor can pay close attention to each student during practice session.

Price should not be the top factor in choosing your child's Yoga teacher.
Would you choose the cheapest dentist
clothes
or car? Very often
“you get what you pay for.”